Non-ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) refers to the study of plasma behavior that includes the effects of viscosity, thermal conduction, and electrical resistivity, distinguishing it from ideal MHD where such effects are neglected. This approach becomes crucial when examining real-world phenomena where these non-ideal factors significantly impact the dynamics of plasmas, especially in cases involving shocks and discontinuities in magnetic fields.
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